David Jason
Posted: Sun Feb 02, 2020 4:46 pm
The legend is 80 years old today. Happy birthday geeza. Programme on Bbc1 at 17:10 A lovely Jubbly Celebration. Don’t know what it entails but will be sure to watch. UTC
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Re: David Jason
Posted: Sun Feb 02, 2020 4:47 pm
Still the best prog ever
Re: David Jason
Posted: Sun Feb 02, 2020 4:48 pm
Thank the lord this wasn't a RIP thread.
A main part of the funniest sitcom that's ever been on British television.
Happy Birthday - from Dave.
A main part of the funniest sitcom that's ever been on British television.
Happy Birthday - from Dave.
Re: David Jason
Posted: Sun Feb 02, 2020 4:50 pm
I’m currently sat watching the 2nd series, I’ve the box set so working my way through them again.
Absolute Gold!
Absolute Gold!
Re: David Jason
Posted: Sun Feb 02, 2020 5:30 pm
Not many sitcoms when you know what's coming... and it's STILL funny!Burnley1989 wrote: ↑Sun Feb 02, 2020 4:50 pmI’m currently sat watching the 2nd series, I’ve the box set so working my way through them again.
Absolute Gold!
Re: David Jason
Posted: Sun Feb 02, 2020 5:33 pm
Phew!
Re: David Jason
Posted: Sun Feb 02, 2020 5:33 pm
Exactly, I keep picking up on the odd joke I’d forgotten or missed!
Re: David Jason
Posted: Sun Feb 02, 2020 5:34 pm
Trigger's broom... to me one of the funniest moments.Burnley1989 wrote: ↑Sun Feb 02, 2020 5:33 pmExactly, I keep picking up on the odd joke I’d forgotten or missed!
Superb.
Re: David Jason
Posted: Sun Feb 02, 2020 5:37 pm
Re: David Jason
Posted: Sun Feb 02, 2020 5:49 pm
We try to explain it and translate it to our American friends. Don’t think we succeed but us laughing makes them laugh so it’s all good
Re: David Jason
Posted: Sun Feb 02, 2020 5:51 pm
The chandelier drop is hilarious in any language
Re: David Jason
Posted: Sun Feb 02, 2020 5:57 pm
His timing, for me, I was only ever matched by Eric Morecombe.
Incredibly talented & funny fellow.
Incredibly talented & funny fellow.
Re: David Jason
Posted: Sun Feb 02, 2020 5:57 pm
Re: David Jason
Posted: Sun Feb 02, 2020 5:59 pm
Learnt from the best.
And as good as DJ is, he ain’t the master.
Ronnie Barker was the master.
And as good as DJ is, he ain’t the master.
Ronnie Barker was the master.
Re: David Jason
Posted: Sun Feb 02, 2020 5:59 pm
And then trigger made a face.
Re: David Jason
Posted: Sun Feb 02, 2020 6:09 pm
Are you not called Frank then?FactualFrank wrote: ↑Sun Feb 02, 2020 4:48 pmThank the lord this wasn't a RIP thread.
A main part of the funniest sitcom that's ever been on British television.
Happy Birthday - from Dave.
Re: David Jason
Posted: Sun Feb 02, 2020 6:17 pm
Re: David Jason
Posted: Sun Feb 02, 2020 6:18 pm
Sorry Dave
Re: David Jason
Posted: Sun Feb 02, 2020 6:22 pm
And then c&j tried to be a funny ****, but failed miserably.
Re: David Jason
Posted: Sun Feb 02, 2020 6:24 pm
Regardless of what this great man does I stop and watch/listen.
Absolute Genius.
Absolute Genius.
Re: David Jason
Posted: Sun Feb 02, 2020 6:27 pm
Currently watching on Gold, on until 8 o’clock. The fact I watch it when it’s on says it all really. Not just David Jason although he is easily the best actor I have ever watched even the way he butters his bread. Could never watch anything else over and over again and not get bored.
Re: David Jason
Posted: Sun Feb 02, 2020 6:29 pm
Re: David Jason
Posted: Sun Feb 02, 2020 6:44 pm
Re: David Jason
Posted: Sun Feb 02, 2020 6:45 pm
I knew someone would post this.
Only Fools and David Jason are a million times funnier than that bellend Stewart Lee will ever be.
Happy birthday, Sir David.
Re: David Jason
Posted: Sun Feb 02, 2020 6:47 pm
Batman & Robin was comedy genius
Re: David Jason
Posted: Sun Feb 02, 2020 6:47 pm
Re: David Jason
Posted: Sun Feb 02, 2020 6:47 pm
No.
Re: David Jason
Posted: Sun Feb 02, 2020 6:48 pm
Re: David Jason
Posted: Sun Feb 02, 2020 6:48 pm
Thanks.
Re: David Jason
Posted: Sun Feb 02, 2020 7:05 pm
All great characters but for me Roger Lloyd-Pack has me in stitches also great in The Vicar of Dibley.
Re: David Jason
Posted: Sun Feb 02, 2020 7:09 pm
To be fair, I'm not sure I could ever get on with someone who didn't find OFAH funny.
It's just one of those things.
Re: David Jason
Posted: Sun Feb 02, 2020 7:09 pm
Re: David Jason
Posted: Sun Feb 02, 2020 7:10 pm
Read up.exilecanada wrote: ↑Sun Feb 02, 2020 7:09 pmEveryone's favourite 'Fools and Horses' scene:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63rcdLeXiU8
Re: David Jason
Posted: Sun Feb 02, 2020 7:11 pm
It’s good in parts. But not pi55 yourself funny.
Re: David Jason
Posted: Sun Feb 02, 2020 7:14 pm
You know what, I have always said this and still stick to it, if someone doesn’t like OFAH we won’t get on. How you can’t like it is beyond me.FactualFrank wrote: ↑Sun Feb 02, 2020 7:09 pmTo be fair, I'm not sure I could ever get on with someone who didn't find OFAH funny.
It's just one of those things.
Re: David Jason
Posted: Sun Feb 02, 2020 7:14 pm
Interested... what Sitcom is funnier iyo?cricketfieldclarets wrote: ↑Sun Feb 02, 2020 7:11 pmIt’s good in parts. But not pi55 yourself funny.
Re: David Jason
Posted: Sun Feb 02, 2020 7:29 pm
Comedy is subjective. But I personally find lots funnier than ofah. I can see why people would enjoy it. I just don’t think I’ve ever creased up at any of it.
Re: David Jason
Posted: Sun Feb 02, 2020 8:42 pm
I met him once, they were using our work as a location for A Touch of Frost. He came round, chatted to all the staff and signed autographs when they'd finished. He called me a plonker!
Re: David Jason
Posted: Sun Feb 02, 2020 8:59 pm
It's an age thing....the blow up doll was funny as....I re enacted it years later leaving a night shift driving the car with Big Belinda beside me.cricketfieldclarets wrote: ↑Sun Feb 02, 2020 7:29 pmComedy is subjective. But I personally find lots funnier than ofah. I can see why people would enjoy it. I just don’t think I’ve ever creased up at any of it.
Re: David Jason
Posted: Sun Feb 02, 2020 9:04 pm
Much of the brilliance of OFAH was down to the writing of John Sullivan, though it was superbly acted by the cast. But for me, the all time comedy genius was Ronnie Barker. Porridge, Open All Hours, 2 Ronnie's and the oft forgotten Clarence. For me he is unsurpassed as a writer, comedy actor and comedian. 4 candles, Mastermind and countless other sketches showcase his mastery. Ably supported by the writer, Gerald Wiley.
Ronnie Barker was the governor.
Re: David Jason
Posted: Sun Feb 02, 2020 10:09 pm
Used to sit and watch Only fools with my mum and dad as a kid and found it funny. Growing up and rewatching them I got all the jokes that I didn’t at a younger age. Brilliant, brilliant program. So many great moments. Batman and Robin, Chandelier, The Bar. Brilliant.
Re: David Jason
Posted: Sun Feb 02, 2020 10:24 pm
Great actor and OFAH can’t really be beaten. I can happily watch it over and over.
Re: David Jason
Posted: Sun Feb 02, 2020 10:25 pm
Bonnet de douche
As the French would say.
As the French would say.
Re: David Jason
Posted: Sun Feb 02, 2020 10:57 pm
Chateau neuf du pape
Re: David Jason
Posted: Sun Feb 02, 2020 11:03 pm
a great actor but the drivel written and said about only fools is embarrassing.
the ones with lennard pearce were good but the rest is just a humorous soap opera. sentimental mush.
open all hours was far superior but porridge was on another level altogether.
and they are all crap compared to steptoe and son.
the ones with lennard pearce were good but the rest is just a humorous soap opera. sentimental mush.
open all hours was far superior but porridge was on another level altogether.
and they are all crap compared to steptoe and son.
Re: David Jason
Posted: Sun Feb 02, 2020 11:21 pm
mrs browns boys beat ricky gervais at last weeks awards night, so that shows the mentality of the viewing public.
and stewart lee is brilliant.
only fools was good, but jason just read a script, .
and stewart lee is brilliant.
only fools was good, but jason just read a script, .
Re: David Jason
Posted: Sun Feb 02, 2020 11:44 pm
Buxtonclaret wrote: ↑Sun Feb 02, 2020 5:57 pmHis timing, for me, I was only ever matched by Eric Morecombe.
Incredibly talented & funny fellow.
I'll raise you Ronnie Barker.
To be fair, the both of 'em were comedy geniuses.
Plus, I'll challenge you to think of Les Dawson and not smile!
A golden generation of talent.
Re: David Jason
Posted: Sun Feb 02, 2020 11:50 pm
I wonder if its possible to both find ofah funny as, but also think the Stewart Lee sketch hilarious as well?
Or can you only acknowledge ofah as one of the funniest shows to the most people ever, OR be a smug, better than thou S Lee fan?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7J1J_iHC2Qw
For me the one I could never understand why people found it funny was Fawlty Towers. ofah is classic timeless comedy. Some age well, some don't. But another vote of the Chandelier as better than the bar scene.
Or can you only acknowledge ofah as one of the funniest shows to the most people ever, OR be a smug, better than thou S Lee fan?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7J1J_iHC2Qw
For me the one I could never understand why people found it funny was Fawlty Towers. ofah is classic timeless comedy. Some age well, some don't. But another vote of the Chandelier as better than the bar scene.
Re: David Jason
Posted: Mon Feb 03, 2020 12:03 am
Word play & innuendos safe enough for 80s BBC prime time with punch lines that can be seen from a mile away. Then occasionally some one will wear something silly or fall over which has the studio audience wetting themselves.
Suffice to say never liked OFAH, Mrs Browns Boys of the 80s.
Jason a good actor though. Was annoyed they cast him as Rincewind in the Terry Pratchett stuff, too cool. Needed an awkward, gangly Nigel Planer type.
Suffice to say never liked OFAH, Mrs Browns Boys of the 80s.
Jason a good actor though. Was annoyed they cast him as Rincewind in the Terry Pratchett stuff, too cool. Needed an awkward, gangly Nigel Planer type.
Re: David Jason
Posted: Mon Feb 03, 2020 12:10 am
It's like folk on here are trying to out do each other in the 'let's say/compare something stupid about Fools and Horses'.CombatClaret wrote: ↑Mon Feb 03, 2020 12:03 am
Suffice to say never liked OFAH, Mrs Browns Boys of the 80s.